# R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-1.2: Qualification standards

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-87_S42-87-1.2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-1.2
- **Heading:** Qualification standards
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 42 / Chapter 42-87 / Section 42-87-1.2

## Text

A covered entity shall not use qualification standards, employment tests, or other selection criteria based on an individual€™s uncorrected vision unless the standard, test, or other selection criteria, as used by the covered entity, is shown to be job-related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-1 § 42-87-1. Definitions of disability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-87_S42-87-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-1.1 § 42-87-1.1. Other definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-87_S42-87-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-1.2 § 42-87-1.2. Qualification standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-87_S42-87-1.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-2 § 42-87-2. Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-87_S42-87-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-3 § 42-87-3. Discriminatory acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-87_S42-87-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-4 § 42-87-4. Civil liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-87_S42-87-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-5 § 42-87-5. Enforcement of anti-discrimination provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-87_S42-87-5.md)

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